If there is something that you know that you really ought to, go straight to the “How can I do this?” question instead of “Should I be doing this?” You want to feel more awake every morning and in your gut you know that you should be eating better. Don’t ask yourself, “Should I be […]
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This is classic passive-aggressive phrasing. This has an undertone that you really don’t think that you are wrong and that you are questioning the other person. That word, “but” negates everything before it. Instead, be more direct. “I may be wrong here. I am thinking that …” “Please correct me if I am wrong…” “I
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So many of our conflicts and frustrations come from disappointments with other people. They didn’t do what we had hoped or expected. They came later than they said they would. They didn’t give a good enough compliment. They forgot your birthday. Again. The best way to avoid being disappointed is to accept people for exactly
Disappointment means that you don’t fully accept. Read More »
When you grow and evolve, you might come to realize that something you did or believed in the past is not something you want to continue doing or standing for. Just because you did it then, doesn’t mean you can’t do differently for the future. Hey, you can even advocate against something you once did
It’s OK to change your mind or your position on things. Read More »
3 Conversations you might have this week What are you most looking forward to about the upcoming fall season? What would you rather do: see the fall foliage or spend another weekend in summer mode? What can be done to reduce stigma of ‘imperfections’ such as mental health, family structure, individual uniqueness? What small part
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As you embark on a particular change that you want in your life, you can use the ADKAR* model which breaks down the change process so that you can better prepare for a successful change. Think about each of the steps. Ask for support to help you in this process. A: AWARENESS of the need
Inspired to grow? You can. With ADKAR model. Read More »
